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Page, Two Sp cial Park Board Meeting July 21 , 1983 n is park land just across the street. Mr. R. Johnson felt that since the Council had forwarded this matter to the Park Board, there should be a recommendation from this Board. Mr. Johnson felt this is what the Council needs before sending these residents to other agencies for their approvals . He felt the residents needed to know if the purchase of the land is possible before seeking the requirements of the St. Paul Water Department. Mr. Mastro, who lives adjacent to the Outlot, presented his objections to the proposed use of this outlot. He felt there are some problems that should be considered. There is 13 acres across the street that is being considered for development that would increase the number of owners , also the existing owners of lake shore property should have an opportunity to be a part of the ownership of that property. He also wondered if any one had considered how this would affect the adjoining property owners when there are a lot of persons using that outlot - there could be a lot of noise and distrubance. He also listed some of the requirements of the St. Paul Water Department as to insurance. Mr. Mastro pointed out there is a 2500 acre park just on the other side of the lake with a good beach and there is also a boat accesss . Mr. Mastro felt that a decision should be made on this one way or the other. Either the land should be sold or the City should issue a policy statement on this land. There was a question as to how the City would be able to service the drainage ditch if the property is fenced and has a locked gate —this would mean that City vehicles would need to cross private property to do the work. It was generally felt that provisions could be made to allow the City to have access for this purpose. Mr. Flannery suggested that perhaps the City could consider the leasing of this property to a Home Owner ' s Association on a year to year basis . He pointed out the problems that could result in selling to a few residents who would have control over who is allowed in the Association. If this land is leased, then the City has control over how the land is used and who is allowed to use the access . Mr. Flannery felt it is vital that the City maintain ownership of the land and if , there is to be usage of the land by private citizens , then it should be on a year to year lease basis . Mr. Flannery moved to recommend to the City Council the consideration of a proposal for the leasing of this parcel of land in accordance with a lease plan that would be adopted by a Citizen' s Association. This lease plan would state who would have access to the property, how the property would be maintained, how the property would be im- proved and the liability that would be attached to the property if it were so improved. It would also be the responsibile of the Citizen' s Association to obtain permission from the St. Paul Water Department to use the land as they propose. All expenses involved would be the responsibility of the Association. Mr. Flannery pointed out it would necessary for the Citizen interested to form a non-profit organization for this purpose. Seconded by Mrs . LaBlond. Motion carried unanimously.